Video: 10 must-see high school basketball players, presented by Eastbay

Video: 10 must-see players presented by Eastbay
See clips of players with skills you don't want to miss.

Most high school basketball fans love the feeling of excitement, and that's exactly what these 10 senior performers bring on a nightly basis.

Excitement is the common ingredient among our list of the 10 must-see players in high school basketball, presented by Eastbay. All 10 prospects are world-class athletes from all across the nation and sensational scorers. While most of the bunch are uncommitted, they are all extremely versatile talents and committed to winning.

These 10 hoopsters are the potential one-and-done players at the next level. Get your popcorn ready, because these recruits will keep you wanting more.


DeAndre Ayton, Hillcrest Academy (Phoenix)
7-0 | 235 | Forward
Committed to Arizona
The nation's top-rated prospect is an elite finisher in the paint and owns the glass on both ends of the floor. Ayton is also an adept shooter for his towering frame and an imposing defensive presence. He piled up 29.2 points, 16.7 rebounds and 3.8 blocked shots per game last season.



Wendell Carter Jr, Pace Academy (Atlanta)
6-10 | 262 | Forward
Uncommitted
Carter is an athletic forward with superior interior moves and versatile finishing ability. The nation's No. 4 recruit blocks shots with ease, can handle the ball well for his massive size and is a powerful force inside on both ends. Carter deposited 21.6 points, 13.6 rebounds and 5.5 blocked shots per game for the Georgia Class AA state champs.

Hamidou Diallo, Putnam Science Academy (Putnam, Conn.)
6-5 | 195 | Guard
Uncommitted
Diallo has world-class athleticism and is a walking highlight reel. The nation's top-rated shooting guard is arguably the most exciting player in all of high school basketball. Whether he's slamming home thunderous dunks or flying above the rim for ferocious blocks - he keeps fans on the edges of their seats. 

Trevon Duval, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
6-3 | 193 | Guard
Uncommitted
The nation's top-rated point guard is an electrifying playmaker. Duval exhibits elite ball-handling and passing abilities - and he can also throw it down with the best of them. Defenders will have a tough time staying in front of this guy.

Quade Green, Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia)
6-1 | 177 | Guard
Uncommitted
Green is arguably the top passer in high school basketball. The nation's No. 4 point guard led the Peach Jam with 10.5 assists per game. He also spearheaded the Saints to their sixth Class AAA state title in seven years.

Kevin Knox, Tampa Catholic (Fla.)
6-8 | 205 | Wing
Uncommitted
The reigning MaxPreps National Junior of the Year might have the highest ceiling player in the 2017 class. The nation's No. 2 small forward was a former three-star quarterback and has elite athleticism. Knox has superior shooting ability for his size and can put on a show with destructive dunks. He registered 29.6 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game last year.

Michael Porter Jr., Nathan Hale (Seattle)
6-10 | 213 | Wing
Committed to Washington
The nation's No. 2 recruit simply has all the tools. Porter pumped in 28 points per game and led Father Tolton to a Missouri Class 3A state title last year. He also averaged the second-most points (22.8) and fifth-highest rebounds (10.9) in driving Mokan Elite to a Peach Jam championship in the offseason. He's simply on another level right now.

Collin Sexton, Pebblebrook (Mableton, Ga.)
6-2 | 182 | Guard
Uncommitted
The nation's No. 2 point guard is arguably the best scorer in high school basketball. At just 6-2, Sexton still set an EYBL single-season record by averaging a wowing 31.7 points per game. He's on a meteoric rise.



Gary Trent Jr., Prolific Prep Academy (Napa, Calif.)
6-5 | 213 | Guard
Uncommitted
The nation's No. 2  shooting guard can score in a variety of ways and is a lethal shooter. Trent racked up 25.9 points per game last season and notched the third-highest points per game average at the Peach Jam (22.2).

Trae Young, Norman North (Okla.)
6-2 | 176 | Guard
Uncommitted
Young is a dynamo of a prospect. He can light it up from deep, slash at will and gets to his spots. The nation's No. 3 point guard recorded 34.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game in leading Norman North to the Class 6A state final last season.He also averaged the fourth-most points (21.3) and second-highest assists (7.1) per game in helping MoKan Elite nab the Peach Jam championship in the offseason.